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Kintyre Community Services visibility A guide to accessible resources for those living with sight loss in Campbeltown Kindly supported by the Agnes Hunter Trust About Visibility Visibility is a charity supporting children, adults and their carers in Argyll & Bute and the West of Scotland who are living with visual impairment. For people, we can provide information and advice on services in the area, aids and equipment that may help in their day to day lives. We provide also peer support groups in some areas, hints and tips from other visually impaired people on a wide range of topics, and we are happy to listen and chat through difficulties that people may be facing. For professionals, we provide information and advice on a range of topics for example visual impairment and falls, neurological sight loss and low vision. We can also provide training sessions designed to meet your needs. We help people to make choices and live their lives fully confidently and independently. For more information about our work visit our website at www.visibility.org.uk or phone us on 0141 332 . 4632 Who this guide is for This guide has been produced by Visibility to assist people with a visual impairment, their families, carers and professionals by giving an overview of local services and support available in the Campbeltown area. This includes healthcare, community services, transport, special education needs, post school and employment support, and benefits that people may qualify for. Information held within this guide was correct at time of going to print in July 2015. We wish to acknowledge the generous supp ort of the Agnes Hunter Trust, which enabled the development and production of this guide. 2 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Index Page 4 Argyll and Bute Council Services Page 5 Hospital Low Vision Aid Services Page 7 Kintyre Healthcare Services Page 9 Kintyre Community Services Page 12 Lists of Accredited Opticians Page 13 Kintyre Local Transport Services Page 14 Education, Post School ork & W Support Page 18 Benefits and Allowances Page 19 Useful Website Links Visibility – Campbeltown Guide 3 Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Argyll and Bute Council Services Social Work Services for People with a Visual Impairment in Kintyre The Sensory impairment Team is based in Argyll Dunoon ( and Bute) and provides Information support and advice on sight loss, home visits, assessment and training in, and provision , of a range of equipment to assist in everyday living. Training is offered to enable people to remain independently mobile at home and in the community. Contact: Argyll and Bute Sensory Impairment Team Ellis Lodge 5 Argyll Road Dunoon PA23 8ES Tel: 01369 708 484 4 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Hospital Low Vision Aid Services Low Vision Clinic at Gartnavel Hospital and the Royal Alexandria Hospital This clinic aims to provide optical aids to patients whose vision cannot be improved with spectacles, in order to maximise the use of their remaining vision. No electronic devices are available. Patients do not have to be registered as blind rder or partially sighted in o to access this clinic. Referrals can be made via a community optometrist, a GP or an ophthalmologist (specialist eye doctor). Waiting time is approximately 4 -­‐ 6 weeks, but this may change during periods of heavy demand. A full assessment is carried out to determine whether a magnifying device is beneficial. There is a wide range of optical magnifying devices which can be demonstrated e.g. hand-­‐held magnifiers, stand magnifiers, illuminated magnifiers, distance and near telescopic aids. The most appropriate magnifier is issued on a permanent loan basis i.e. it remains the property of the hospital and should be returned if not in use. At the Low Vision Clinic patients are not seen , by an ophthalmologist they are seen by an optometrist. A ate separ referral is required if a patient needs to be seen by an ophthalmologist or another service. Replacement bulbs for aids can be posted out, as required, by contacting the clinics directly. A follow up assessment will be advised on an annual basis, to ensure the patient’s needs are being met. Staff may be with patients, so the best times to phone are 11.30am -­‐ 12.30pm and 4.00pm – 4.45pm Visibility – Campbeltown Guide 5 Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Contact: The Royal Alexandria Hospital Paisley Ophthalmology Department Corsebar Road Paisley PA2 9PN Tel: 0141 314 7271 Low Vision Aid Clinic Times Monday 9.00am -­‐ 11.30am Wednesday 1.00pm -­‐ 3.30pm Contact: Gartnavel General Hospital 1053 Great Western Road Glasgow G12 0YN Tel: 0141 211 1030 Low Vision Aid Clinic Times Wednesday 1.30pm -­‐ 3.00pm On occasion LVA clinics will run on a Friday morning depending on patient demand and waiting . times 6 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 GP Surgeries, ocal L Clinics and Hospitals in Kintyre NHS Highland – Argyll – NHS24 0845 242424 Campbeltown Hospital Ralston Rd Campbeltown PA28 6LE Tel: 01586 55 5800 / 01586 55 2224 GP S urgeries The Health Centre Stewart Rd Campbeltown PA28 6AT Tel: 01586 55 2105 Practice Manager -­‐ Katie Ferguson The Surgery Carradale PA28 6QG Tel: 01583 431 376 Practice Manager -­‐ Gail McIntosh Gigha Branch Surgery Muasdale Gigha PA41 7AD Tel: 01583 505 223 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide 7 Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Occupational Therapists (NHS and Community) This team work with people with a wide range of conditions to attempt solve any practical problems they may have in order to enable them to live as independently possible. There is an emphasis on daily living tasks and treatment may involve teaching people new methods to undertake tasks and with the provision of aids to assist them. They may also refer clients to other agencies for support, recommend housing adaptations or give advice to client and carer. Referrals are made through the hospital ward, GPs, Social Work or other agencies. Tel: 01586 55 5811 8 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Kintyre Community Services The Campbeltown Talking Newspaper A local service which enables those with sight problems to enjoy the weekly news contained in the Campbeltown Courier. Mrs Mairi Campbell Ardlynn Lochruan Road Campbeltown PA28 6TD Tel: 01586 55 3928 Campbeltown Public Library There are talking & large print books which can be delivered by the Red Cross to those on their housebound register. A CCTV is available in the library and an accessible computer for visually impaired. Aqualibrium (swimming pool and leisure facilities) Kinloch Green Campbeltown PA28 6EG Tel: 01586 55 5435 Fax: 01586 55 2938 www.Argyll-­‐bute.gov.uk Kintyre Seniors Forum A voluntary roup g run by senior citizens to voice their views. They meet on the second Thursday of the month at various locations in Kintyre which is advertised locally by flyers and posters. Tel: 01586 55 0219 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide 9 Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Aqualibrium over 60s Club Aqualibrium Kinloch Road Campbeltown PA28 6EG Tel: 01586 551212 The over 60s Club meets Tuesday and Thursday 8am -­‐ 10am and members have the exclusive use of the Pool and facilities. Carradale over 60s Ladies Group Benbecula Ladies Group Mrs Page Waterfoot Carradale Campbeltown PA28 Tel: 01583 431 281 The group meets locally on the first Monday each month. The actual venue may vary. Argyll FM Argyll FM is staffed by volunteers and broadcasts 24 Hours per day to Kintyre, Mid Argyll, Surrounding Islands and the Clyde and Irish Coasts. They are happy to support any charitable organisation with free plugs on air for any fundraising event or meetings they might be holding. Voluntary organisations can have the same service for a small fee. 27-­‐29 Longrow Campbeltown PA28 6ER Tel: 01586 55 1800 10 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Kintyre Youth Enquiry Service (YES) This service supports young people from 12 -­‐ 25 years offering an extensive library of information and contact addresses. YES also allows use of computer facility for letters, job applications and CVs along with free internet access. 2/4 Main Street Campbeltown PA28 6AG Tel: 01586 55 0000 / 01586 55 0082 Email: [email protected] Shopper-­‐Aide To help support older people to live independently at home by providing a variety of services such as doing a weekly shop, befriending and extra help around the home. Susan Paterson 23 Wallace Cottages Southend Campbeltown PA28 6RX Tel: 01586 830 335 Email: [email protected] Argyll Voluntary Action A volunteer-­‐led befriending scheme is run by AVA, which matches volunteers with socially isolated older people for companionship. Volunteers are carefully matched so that participants can share interests, time and friendship. Isolation and loneliness has a profound impact on the mental and emotional health of older people. Befriending can offer a positive change for both participants and volunteers. Visits are usually home based, but can also involve outings or attending groups. Volunteers do not provide personal care or professional medical care. AVA will provide marketing and promotion of voluntary groups and organisations. Grey Matters is a local forum for older people to get involved and have a say in community life. 21 Longrow South Campbeltown PA28 6AH Tel: 01586 554744 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide 11 Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 List of Accredited Optometrists Barr A G 58 Longrow Campbeltown PA28 6DD Tel: 01586 55 4400 12 Visibility – Campbeltown Guide Scottish Charity Number SC 009738 Transport Transport Scotland Buchanan House 58 Port Dundas Road Glasgow G4 0HF Tel: 0141 272 7100 / 0845 601 6499 Email: [email protected] A National Entitlement Card is needed to obtain free bus travel and reduced fares on trains and Subway. A Strathclyde Concessionary Scheme Travel Card with a named ferry route on it is needed to get reduced ferry travel.
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